Economic vs. Immanent Trinity
Theological distinction between economic Trinity (God's action in history: creation, redemption, sanctification) and immanent Trinity (God's eternal nature independent of creation).
Real World
Karl Rahner's influential axiom — 'the economic Trinity is the immanent Trinity' — shaped 20th-century Catholic theology and was cited in Vatican II documents, meaning this abstract distinction directly influenced how the global Catholic Church teaches about God.
Exam Focus
Define both terms precisely at the start of any essay — confusing economic with immanent Trinity is among the most penalised errors in this topic.
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